She mentioned at the end of the B Makowsky show that her final good-bye would be Tuesday at 5. I agree that it sounds like she is leaving. I will miss her. She is a classy lady and has always been one of my very favorite hosts. I wish her the best!

yes, i caught the tail end of her show today & she indeed confirmed that she will say her final goodbye on Tues. @ 5 pm. i'm sure she'll do well in whatever endeavor she pursues & i am certain QVC will leave a door open to her if she ever wants to return, which i doubt. doesn't strike me as the type to look back. she's movin' on & Godspeed to her. one class act, that Lisa Mason. i'm sure she'll keep in touch.

After 15 years at the Q, Program Host Lisa Mason has decided to return to her first love: news broadcasting. What prompted Lisa to make this decision was a question many of us may have asked ourselves at some point in our lives: What does the future hold for me?

“I came to the realization that I’d done everything that I could’ve possibly done at QVC,” says Lisa. “You kind of come to a jumping-off place where you either continue on the path which is fulfilling but not necessarily as challenging as you’d like, or you step into another career path. So it looks like my life will return to my former love and I’ll be heading to New York City.”

Lisa Mason’s straight-talking style has a way of drawing you in and making you feel as though you’re right there with her, trying out Mally’s latest eyeliner. She’s compassionate, yet punchy; salt of the earth, yet sweet. All of these qualities make Lisa the perfect addition to any TV newsroom.

Lisa was an anchor, talk show host and producer for public broadcasting station KETA in Oklahoma City prior to joining QVC. Over her 15 years as host, she’s aced the art of rolling with it. “With any new job, you’re more uptight when you begin and are not certain of yourself. I wouldn’t say that I’m certain of myself, but I’m relaxed enough to make a mistake. So when I do, I just move on. And I enjoy the experience much more because I don’t take myself so seriously.”

In the early days, friend and mentor Mary Beth Roe gave Lisa the best advice: just be prepared. “Being ill-prepared is probably the worst thing you can do at this job,” Lisa stresses. “You really can’t wing it. You have to know the truth before you say it.”

When asked why she thinks people relate to her so easily, Lisa chalks it up to staying on topic. “I’ve always tried to never make the presentation about myself or my interests. The description of the item solely and purposefully has to be focused for the understanding of the viewer. That is the job. It’s really less about self-promotion and more about understanding the item.”

Lisa’s built countless friendships at the Q, and two pals in particular are just a couple blocks away from her Upper East Side home—Laura Geller and Michael O’Connor. Other influential people include hosts Leah Williams and Jayne Brown, both a continuing source of support. Lisa fondly remembers making a “Let It Snow” music video with Jayne. After recording and arranging their vocals, the pair spent an astounding 12 hours at the shoot. “It’s one of my favorite QVC memories. It was a long day, but it was really super fun. Jayne’s a great singer.”

Many of Lisa’s most cherished moments have been on air with viewers. “What’s always been so meaningful to me Is when a viewer calls in, let’s say during a Diamonique® show, and their story becomes very personal—either the loss of a spouse, a challenging time, recovery from an illness. These are some of the stories people have shared, which they didn’t have to but chose to.”

It’s not surprising that customers feel like they know Lisa, and she considers this the biggest compliment. But there are some things people may not know, such as how she’s training for a half marathon and holds a license in real estate investment. “My husband Gino and I have bought and sold numerous properties since 2000. Our rule of thumb is we only buy what we would be willing to live in. We buy it, hold it, live in it for a year and a day and sell it. It was fun, but those days are kind of over.”

Sounds like Lisa and Gino will be calling Manhattan home for more than a New York minute.

Improve time in the present; for opportunity is precious, and time is a sword. -- SAADI

I'm VERY sorry to see Lisa go. She is such a sweet lady. I enjoy watching her shows, even when I'm not interested in the products, I still watch because I enjoy listening to Lisa.

That is not the case with many of the new hosts! I'm sorry to see the direction QVC is taking with their new hosts. Amy, Nancy, Jonathan and Gabrielle! While they seem to be very nice people, I cannot stand to listen to them due to the tone/pitch of their voices. Way too shrill. They may be able to sell a product but not if I can't stand to watch. I've written multiple emails to QVC to let them know that I turn the station (to HSN) whenever they are on siimply because of their voices.

So sorry to see her go; she's the BEST! Wishing her the best of luck in her new endeavor! She's a winner; will excel in whatever her hopes and dreams may be at this point in her life. Good luck; you'll be missed Lisa Mason!

I too heard she was leaving and I hope it is on her terms I had seen something online regarding an illness I pray for her that is not true and I'm very upset with QVC that they would let that lovely southern belle that we all love so much just slip away like that I would of hoped for more of a notice and atleast a big going away party everytime I ever emailed her she always emailed me back which is amazing! I wish you the best Lisa I will miss you so much it wont be the same without you that is for sure!!!!! Lisa please have a blog site or something after you leave QVC you have so many people out there that really care about you.

I'm sure some people think it's a great job and why would you leave? She does live in NY and maybe traveling is becoming a nuisance. Also, It has got to burn you out to go out there and talk live about products, etc. Sometimes they are out there for 3 hours at a time. That is a long time live T.V. I also imagine that it could get boring as they seem to have the same stuff and very rarely get too much new... Anyway if your reading Lisa Mason good luck to you.. Good for you!

She said she will reveal the reason at the end of her show today...7pm eastern time. But if you check her website www.lisamason.org it says she wrote a book that is due out next year. Perhaps that is the reason?

Lisa Mason is one of the best QVC hosts EVER! She is charming, polite, and really knows how to explain products without grating on your nerves or being vain. (Are you listening Jane Rudolph Tracy ...and Lisa Robertson???)

Her Southern hospitality was a breath of fresh air. I never felt that her chatter was interruptive, condescening or annoying. (Are you listening Jane Tracy and Patty Reilly???)

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